Pudu GP Member Murder Attempt, Accused Taken into Custody in Bengaluru?
Udupi: The police have taken a person into their custody on June 9, in Bengaluru in connection with the attempt to murder of gram panchayat member at Malpe fishing harbor.
Riyaz (34), a resident of Farangipet in Mangaluru is a fish merchant and a member of the Pudu gram panchayat.
Riyaz is said to be a regular visitor to Malpe harbor for purchasing fish. Riyaz was attacked with swords during the wee hours of June 7. The accused were wearing masks and could not be identified during the attack. After the incident, the culprits fled from the spot. Riyaz, who sustained severe injuries on his hands and neck, is being treated at Kasturba Hospital in Manipal.
The district police have formed three teams to arrest the culprits and one team was been sent to Bengaluru. As per the source, the district police will officially announce the arrest of the culprits by Sunday evening.
